Phoenix Christian School PreK-8

Name

Phoenix Christian School PreK-8

Legal name

Phoenix Christian School Society, Inc.

Website

https://phoenixchristianschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Christian K-8 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private Christian education
• K-8 academic programs
• Pre-kindergarten schooling
• Biblical worldview curriculum
• Homeschool part-time programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition payments from families, with sibling discounts for multiple enrolled students. Multiple payment options including annual, quarterly, and 12-month payment plans.
2. Before and After School Care: Fee-based daycare services before school (7am-8am) and after school (3:30pm-5pm) at $6 per hour or $1.50 per 15 minutes.
3. RISE Special Services: Resource room assistance and accommodation services for students with special needs, ranging from $200-$1,000 per student per school year.
4. Home School Program Tuition: Part-time enrollment for homeschooled students at $1,750 per course or $1,500 per course for two or more courses.
5. SCRIP Program: National retailers gift card program where a percentage of purchases is donated to the school.
6. Annual Giving and Donations: Direct monetary gifts from supporters, including Keepers of the Legacy monthly pledge program targeting $126,000 annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Phoenix Christian School PreK-8 is a private, non-profit Christian day school delivering PreK through 8th grade education with a Biblically-integrated, rigorous academic curriculum. Its core offerings span the Pre-Kindergarten Program, the full K-8 Academic Program (Bible, math, language arts, science with STEM units, social studies, Spanish, music, PE), the part-time Homeschool Program, MAP standardized testing, athletics, academic contests, National Junior Honor Society, spring drama, chapel services, and before/after school care. The school sells its own educational services directly to families through tuition payments, with annual fees ranging from $3,480 to $11,280 per student depending on grade level and enrollment status.

Product overview

Phoenix Christian School PreK-8 is a private Christian school offering a unified PreK-8 educational program with Christ-centered academics. The core offering is the Kindergarten through 8th Grade Academic Program supplemented by the Pre-Kindergarten Program, Homeschool Program (part-time enrollment), and standardized MAP testing. Additional offerings include Athletics (grades 5-8), Academic Contests, National Junior Honor Society, Spring Drama Program, Before/After School Care, and Chapel Services. The school is accredited through CSI and ACSI memberships and serves students from PreK through 8th grade with tuition ranging from approximately $3,480-$11,280 annually depending on grade level and enrollment status.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Kindergarten Program Pre-kindergarten program for children 4 years old by December 1st, offering half-day and full-day options (MWF or M-F schedules) with a Christ-centered curriculum focusing on pre-reading, language development, math concepts, motor skills, social development, creative expression, and spiritual growth.
• Kindergarten through 8th Grade Academic Program Rigorous academic program for grades K-8 covering Bible instruction (using the Christian Schools International Bible curriculum), mathematics, social studies, science with STEM units, language arts, phonics, handwriting, cursive, and speech/drama for upper grades, integrated with a Biblical worldview.
• Homeschool Program Part-time enrollment program for homeschooled students offering Bible, Language Arts, Math, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Spanish, and extra-curricular sports with per-course tuition pricing ($1,750 per course or $1,500 per course for two or more).
• MAP Standardized Testing Computer-adaptive Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing system for grades 1-8 in Math, Reading, and Language Usage, providing real-time adaptive assessment with RIT scores that measure student growth over time; the majority of PCS students score above the 50th percentile.
• Athletics Program Competitive sports program for 5th-8th grade students including co-ed soccer, girls' volleyball, girls' and boys' cross country, and girls' and boys' basketball through the Cactus Christian School League.
• Academic Contests Academic competitions including Spelling Bee, Math Olympics, and STEM challenges for upper elementary students.
• National Junior Honor Society Junior high honor society for 7th-8th grade students meeting academic requirements, evaluating scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.
• Spring Drama Program Theatre program offered second semester for 7th-8th grade students with acting roles and involvement in setup, costumes, and make-up.
• Before and After School Care Extended day care services from 7am-8am and 3:30pm-5pm at $1.50 per 15 minutes or $6 per hour, including a Pre-K Lunch Bunch option.
• Chapel Services Twice-monthly chapel services featuring guest pastors, alumni, teachers, and music groups for praise and worship, held Wednesdays at 8:50am in the gym, with live streaming for remote family viewing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Majority of students score above the 50th percentile on MAP standardized tests
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phoenix Christian Reformed ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding church of the school in 1958. A group of Christian parents from this church committed to educating their children within God's truth and established the school with first classes in 1959.
• Christian Schools International (CSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Bible curriculum for daily Bible classes. The school maintains membership and each organization provides resources including student activities and professional development opportunities.
• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool maintains membership providing access to resources, student activities, and professional development opportunities for faculty and staff.
• Cactus Christian School LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetitive sports league for soccer, volleyball, cross country, and basketball involving other Christian and public schools.
• Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization (ACSTO)GTM or Marketing PartnerState organization managing Arizona tax credits allowing taxpayers to redirect state tax liability as dollar-for-dollar credit towards private school scholarships.
• SCRIP ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational retailers gift card program where a percentage of purchases is donated back to PCS. Orders received and filled weekly at the school.
• Phoenix United Reformed ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church in the Friends of PCS network supporting the school's mission.
• West Valley Christian Fellowship ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner church in the Friends of PCS network supporting the school's mission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Scottsdale Christian Academy: Christian PreK-12 school in the Phoenix metro with similar Christ-centered academics, athletics, and tuition-based model, competing for the same pool of Christian families.
• Valley Christian Schools: Faith-based PreK-12 Christian school system serving the Phoenix metro with multiple campuses and similar biblically-integrated curriculum; the largest direct Christian K-12 competitor in the same geography.
• Gilbert Christian Schools: Christian K-12 school in the southeast Phoenix metro serving families with biblically-integrated curriculum, athletics, and a similar tuition-plus-scholarship revenue model.
• Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory: Faith-based K-12 private school in the Phoenix metro offering rigorous Christian education, athletics, and fine arts; directly comparable faith-based peer in the same geography.

Regional players

• Desert Christian Schools: Faith-based K-12 school in Tucson offering a similar biblically-integrated program; comparable in mission and model but operating in a separate Phoenix-adjacent region.

Broad incumbents

• BASIS Charter Schools: Top-ranked K-12 charter network founded in Arizona and renowned for STEM rigor; competes for academically oriented Phoenix families and has outsize brand presence in the local K-12 market.
• American Leadership Academy: Large multi-campus K-12 charter-style network across Arizona with strong academics and athletics; competes for tuition-paying families in the Phoenix Valley, though it is not faith-based.
• Great Hearts Academies: Multi-campus classical K-12 charter network headquartered in Arizona; competes for premium-tuition Phoenix families with rigorous college-prep academics and a strong brand.
• Legacy Traditional Schools: Large multi-campus K-8 charter-style network in Arizona offering rigorous academics and extracurriculars; competes for tuition-paying Phoenix-area families, though secular in mission.

Emerging players

• Phoenix Country Day School: Independent private K-12 school in the Phoenix metro with comparable tuition band and rigorous college-prep academics; competes for the same premium private-school families though without a faith-based identity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/PhoenixchristianschoolOrgPreK-8
• Facebookfacebook.com/PCSPREK8
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoenix-christian-school-prek-8

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Number of profiles

Profiles33 records

Funding overview

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